Il Caffettino, Westfield Sydney

I almost didn’t see this cute little place, hidden underneath an escalator in the Westfield hidden underneath Sydney Tower. It had an old-timey Italian hole-in-the-wall style, so I was hoping it would be run by old-timey Italians serving classically rich espressos in tiny little cups. Unfortunately there was none of that, but the service was quick and I’m sure they […]

Swedish cafe, IKEA Tempe

Do all IKEAs have a cafe? I don’t mean the automatic machines where you press the button over your little pre-paid mug. I’m pretty sure they all have those. I mean a real-ish cafe, with an espresso machine and a barista (or two, this time), that will actually serve you a real coffee and a banana bread. The coffee was […]

Buddha Bowl, Newtown

Vibrant and welcoming, Buddha Bowl really brightens up the shady-looking intersection of Enmore Rd and Station St, where Newtown has pretty much ended but Enmore hasn’t quite kicked into gear yet. The interior decor is rustic but sleek with warm lighting and lots of indoor plants. The plants are tidy and tasteful (you’d be surprised how often I see them […]